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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 526.28 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 526.28 and 214.01 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 526.28 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/526.28 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 526.28 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 112,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,629.18/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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